Flat Panel Display With Multifunctional Stand

ABSTRACT

A flat panel display with a multifunctional stand is provided. The flat panel display includes a display body and a stand body comprises a first and a second fixed stays parallel to each other, a connecting member, a pivot member, and a support. The connecting member connects the first and second fixed stays. A slit is formed between the connecting member and the first and second fixed stays. The pivot member jointed with the rear of the display body to adjust the viewing angle. The support has one end connected to the second fixed stay and the other end connected to the pivot member. Accordingly, the display body may be placed on various locations such as placed on a desk top directly, clamping by the first and second fixed stays to fasten on a desk edge, or hung on a partition board.

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This non-provisional application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(a)on Patent Application No(s). 95139715 filed in Taiwan, R.O.C. on Oct.27, 2006, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated byreference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a flat panel display, and moreparticularly to a flat panel display with a multifunctional stand.

2. Related Art

Generally, a conventional liquid crystal display is equipped with astand for placing on a desk. A pivot member is also be configured,allowing the user to adjust the viewing angle of the liquid crystaldisplay. However, if the user needs to hang the liquid crystal displayon a wall due to decoration considerations or limited space, anadditional support frame (wall-mount support frame) is required to befastened on the wall for hanging the liquid crystal display. If theliquid crystal display needs to be removed from the wall, the supportframe must be dismount from the wall then remove the liquid crystaldisplay. It takes time and efforts, and does not meet the costconsideration. For those who refuse to bother, the liquid crystaldisplay is usually placed on the desk and cannot be located freely toany desired location according to the users' viewing demands.

Since the panel size of the liquid crystal display in the market isgetting larger, the occupied space on the desk will be larger as well,and not allowing the user to place other articles for efficientlyarranging the available space on the desk. Therefore, improving thestructure of the display stand to allow the user easily relocating theliquid crystal display on the desk or the wall to increase theflexibility of space arrangement, has become an urgent and significantissue.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with the problems noted above, the present inventionprovides a flat panel display with a multifunctional stand.

According to the exemplary embodiment disclosed in the invention, theflat panel display includes a display body, a stand body comprising afirst fixed stay, a second fixed stay, a connecting member, a supportand a pivot member; wherein the second fixed stay faces the first fixedstay, and uses the connecting member to connect one end of the firstfixed stay and the second fixed stay respectively; the first fixed stay,the second fixed stay and the connecting member form a slit in between;one end of the support is connected with the second fixed stay, whilethe other end connects with the pivot member; the pivot member jointswith the rear of the display body, thereby the pivot member may be usedto adjust the viewing angle of the display body.

When the display body is designated to configure on a desk, the firstfixed stay and the second fixed stay may clamp the desk top to fasten ona desk edge, or place the display body on the desk directly; then thedisplay body may be adjusted to an appropriate viewing angle. The firstfixed stay and the second fixed stay may also be used to clamp on apartition board to allow the display body hanging on a partition board;or the first fixed stay may be fastened directly on the wall.Eventually, the user is allowed relocating the display body on variouslocations.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will becomeapparent from the detailed description given hereinafter. However, itshould be understood that the detailed description and specificexamples, while indicating preferred embodiments of the invention, aregiven by way of illustration only, since various changes andmodifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will becomeapparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 1B is a rear perspective view of the first embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the present invention.

FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram of the present invention when placedon a desk top.

FIG. 3B is an explanatory diagram of the present invention when clampedon a desk top.

FIG. 3C is an explanatory diagram of the present invention when hung ona partition board.

FIG. 3D is an explanatory diagram of the present invention when fastenedon a wall.

FIG. 3E is an explanatory diagram of the present invention, wherein arubber pad presses the board body tightly.

FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram for a second embodiment of the presentinvention when clamped on a desk top.

FIG. 4B is an explanatory diagram for the second embodiment of thepresent invention when hung on a partition board.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for a third embodiment of the presentinvention with the adjustable portion.

FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram for a fourth embodiment of the presentinvention with the telescopic portion.

FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram for the fourth embodiment of thepresent invention when hung on a partition board with the telescopicportion.

FIG. 7A is a side view of a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7B is a rear perspective view of the fifth embodiment of thepresent invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Please refer to FIGS. 1A, 1B and 2, which illustrate a flat paneldisplay with a multifunctional stand disclosed by the present invention.

A multifunctional stand 1 of a display body 2 includes a stand body 15.The stand body 15 comprises a first fixed stay 10, a second fixed stay12, a connecting member 14, a pivot member 16 and a support 18.

The first fixed stay 10 may be a thin body with a rectangular shape(FIG. 1), or a frame combined by more than one bar body (FIG. 1B).

The second fixed stay 12 may be a thin body with a rectangular shape(FIG. 1), or a frame combined by more than one bar body (FIG. 1B). Aslit 13 is formed between the second fixed stay 12 and the first fixedstay 10. Also, the second fixed stay 12 has a guide surface 121 extendedfrom one end of the inner side.

The connecting member 14 may be a thin body with a rectangular shape(FIG. 1) or a frame combined by more than one bar body (FIG. 1B) forconnecting the first fixed stay 10 and the second fixed stay 12. Thefirst fixed stay 10, the second fixed stay 12 and the connecting member14 formed a U-shaped stand body 15 with the slit 13 between the firstfixed stay 10 and the second fixed stay 12.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pivot member 16 joints on the back of thedisplay body 2 for adjusting the viewing angel of the display body 2.Besides, the display body 2 can rotates correspondingly around the pivotmember 16 for users to view or use. Moreover, the pivot member 16 may bea pivot structure or a ball-joint structure.

The support 18 is located on the end of the second fixed stay 12 distantfrom the connecting member 14, and its one end connected with the secondfixed stay 12, and the other end connected with the pivot member 16.

According to the structure disclosed in the present invention, the firstfixed stay 10, the second fixed stay 12 and the connecting member 14 maybe formed integrally. The guide surface 121 of the second fixed stay 12may directly extend to form the support 18. Furthermore, the orthogonalprojection length of the first fixed stay 10 relative to a laid plane islonger than the orthogonal projection length of the second fixed stay 12relative to the same laid plane. The first fixed stay 10 may be parallelto the second fixed stay 12. Besides, the first fixed stay 10, thesecond fixed stay 12 and the connecting member 14 may be formedseparately in advance and then combined together according to actualdesign demands.

In the above explanation, the guide surface 121 of the second fixed stay12 can guide a board body 3 into the slit 13 (FIG. 3E); the first fixedstay 10 and the second fixed stay 12 may also be used to clamp the boardbody 3 with a fastener 17; wherein the board body 3 can be a desk top 31(FIG. 4A), a partition board 32 (FIG. 4B) or a wall 33 (FIG. 3D). Theconnecting member 14 can be made of elastic materials or flexiblematerials (such as metal plate), to enable the first fixed stay 10 andthe second fixed stay 12 to flexibly clamp the board body 3 with variousthicknesses. In addition, the first fixed stay 10 may be also configuredwith the guide surface 121 for guiding the board body 3 into the slit13. After the board body 3 enters the slit 13, the first fixed stay 10and the second fixed stay 12 hold the board body 3 tightly withoutadditional clamping or fastening.

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the user may place the stand body 15 on adesk top 31 directly. Then use the pivot member 16 to adjust the displaybody 2 to an appropriate viewing angle for users to view or use. If thedesk top 31 is not designated to be placed on the desk top 31 due tolimited space or other reasons, the guide surface 121 of the secondfixed stay 12 may be used to guide the edge of the desk top 31 into theslit 13. Then the first fixed stay 10 and the second fixed stay 12 usedto clamp the desk top 31 and fasten on the desk edge. The display body 2may be adjusted to an appropriate viewing angle for users to view oruse.

As shown in FIG. 3C, when the user wants to hang the display body 2 onthe partition board 32, the guide surface 121 of the second fixed stay12 guide the partition board 32 into the slit 13, and the first fixedstay 10 and the second fixed stay 12 may clamp the partition board 32.The stand body 15 will then be hung on the partition board 32 with thedisplay body 2 supported by the stand body 15 and the support 18. Afterthe display body 2 is hung on the partition board 32, the user may justuse the pivot member 16 to adjust the display body 2 to an appropriateviewing angle for users to view or use.

As shown in FIG. 3D, the user may use one or more fasteners 17, such asbolts 171 to secure the first fixed stay 10 on the wall 33. Thus, thedisplay body 2 is hung on-wall and ready for users to view or use byadjusting the display body 2 to an appropriate viewing angle.Accordingly, the user may use the fastener 17 to fasten the second fixedstay 12 or the connecting member 14 according to various demands ofspace arrangement, thereby increasing the flexibility of spacearrangement for the user and enhancing the decoration effects.

As shown in FIG. 3E, to enhance the effects of the stand body 15 whileclamping the board body 3, the first fixed stay 10 may be configuredwith one or more rubber pads 151. When the board body 3 is guided by theguide surface 121 into the slit 13, the rubber pad 151 may be used topress the board body 3 tightly against the second fixed stay 12 andprevent the board body 3 from loosing off. Moreover, the rubber pad 151may be configured on the second fixed stay 12. Then the effects of thestand body 15 while clamping the board body 3 may be enhanced as well.

As shown in FIG. 4A, when the stand body 15 clamps to the desk top 31edge, the user may insert the fastener 17 through the first fixed stay10 to press against the desk top 31. The fastener 17 can screw tightlyto enhance the clamping effects. Therefore, the desk top 31 with variousthicknesses may also be clamped perfectly to enable the user to applythe display body 2 to different thickness desk tops 31. As shown in FIG.4B, when the stand body 15 is clamping the partition board 32 to makethe display body 2 hung on the partition board 32, the user may insertthe fastener 17 through the first fixed stay 10 to press against thepartition board 32. The fastener 17 can screw tightly to enhance theclamping effects. Accordingly, the partition board 32 with variousthicknesses may all be clamped to increase the convenience for users toview or use.

The fastener 17 noted above may be inserted through the first fixed stay10 or the second fixed stay 12 to press against the desk top 31 or thepartition board 32 tightly, so the desk top 31 or the partition board 32may be pressed onto the first fixed stay 10. Therefore the clampingeffects may be enhanced as well, and the display body 2 may also clampsthe desk top 31 or the partition board 32 with various thicknesses.

As shown in FIG. 5, the connecting member 14 may further includes anadjustable portion 141 for adjusting the size of the slit 13. When theuser uses a thicker board body 3, the adjustable portion 141 can beadjusted and enlarge the slit 13 to clamp thicker board body 3.Oppositely, using the adjustable portion 141 reduce the slit 13 to clampa thinner the board body 3. Therefore, the board body 3 with differentthicknesses can be perfectly clamped and increase the convenience forusers to view or use.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the support 18 may further includes a telescopicportion 181 to extend or contract. When the user places the display body2 on the desk top 31, or clamp on the desk top 31 to fasten the displaybody 2 on the desk edge, the telescopic portion 181 may extend orcontract to adjust the support 18 and the display body 2 to a properheight for users to view or use. As shown in FIG. 6B, when the displaybody 2 is hung on the partition board 32 or fastened on the wall 33, theuser may extend or contract the telescopic portion 181 to adjust thelength of the support 18. Consequently, the user may be allowed toadjust the distance between the display body 2 and the partition board32 or the wall 33.

The telescopic portion 181 described above may be configured at one endof the support 18 and connected with the pivot member 16; or, configuredthe telescopic portion 181 at the middle portion of the support 18 toadjust the length of the support 18 similarly.

As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the support 18 has a sliding slot 182configured at the end connecting with the pivot member 16 to allow thepivot member 16 inserting into the sliding slot 182 for sliding therein.The display body 2 will be able to slide left or right to increase theconvenience for users to view or use.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, theaforesaid adjustable portion 141 and the telescopic portion 181 mayinclude an outer tube and an inner tube coaxially configured. The outerand inner tubes may relatively move to extend or contract. Please benoted hereby that the preferred embodiment is only for providing anexample of extending/contracting structure, not for limiting the presentinvention.

In accordance with the structure disclosed by the present invention, theflat panel display may be placed on the desk top, or clamping on thedesk edge. When the user needs the flat panel display to be hungon-wall, the display stand may easily be hung on the partition board orfastened on the wall. Therefore, the drawbacks of time/effort consumingto mount/dismount the display in the prior art have been solved. Fromnow on the user may freely position the location of the flat paneldisplay according to the viewing demands. Furthermore, the decorationeffects of the flat panel display may be increased; not only the spaceof use is saved, the space arrangement for the user may be convenientlyachieved.

The invention being thus described, it will be obvious that the same maybe varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as adeparture from the spirit and scope of the invention, and all suchmodifications as would be obvious to one skilled in the art are intendedto be included within the scope of the following claims.

1. A flat panel display, comprising: a display body; a stand bodycomprising a first fixed stay, a second fixed stay facing the firstfixed stay, and a connecting member connecting the first fixed stay andthe second fixed stay, wherein a slit is formed between the first fixedstay, the second fixed stay and the connecting member; a pivot member,jointing on the rear of the display body to adjust a viewing angle ofthe display body; and a support, having one end connected with thesecond fixed stay and the other end connected with the pivot member. 2.The flat panel display as in claim 1, wherein the first fixed stay andthe second fixed stay are for clamping a board body.
 3. The flat paneldisplay as in claim 2, wherein the first fixed stay further comprises aguide surface for guiding the board body into the slit.
 4. The flatpanel display as in claim 2, wherein the second fixed stay furthercomprises a guide surface for guiding the board body into the slit. 5.The flat panel display as in claim 2, wherein the first fixed stayfurther comprises at least one rubber pad for pressing the board bodytightly.
 6. The flat panel display as in claim 2, wherein the secondfixed stay further comprises at least one rubber pad for pressing theboard body tightly.
 7. The flat panel display as in claim 2, wherein thefirst fixed stay further comprises a fastener for pressing the boardbody onto the second fixed stay tightly.
 8. The flat panel display as inclaim 2, wherein the second fixed stay further comprises a fastener forpressing the board body onto the first fixed stay tightly.
 9. The flatpanel display as in claim 2, wherein the connecting member is made ofplastic material.
 10. The flat panel display as in claim 2, wherein theconnecting member is made of metal material.
 11. The flat panel displayas in claim 2, wherein the connecting member further comprises anadjustable portion for adjusting the distance between the first fixedstay and the second fixed stay to decide the size of the slit.
 12. Theflat panel display as in claim 1, wherein the first fixed stay furthercomprises a fastener to secure the first fixed stay on a board body. 13.The flat panel display as in claim 1, wherein the first fixed stay, thesecond fixed stay and the connecting member are formed integrally. 14.The flat panel display as in claim 1, wherein the orthogonal projectionlength of the first fixed stay on a certain plane is longer than the oneof the second fixed stay on the certain plane.
 15. The flat paneldisplay as in claim 1, wherein the first fixed stay and the second fixedstay are parallel to each other.
 16. The flat panel display as in claim1, wherein the second fixed stay further comprises a fastener forsecuring the second fixed stay on a board body.
 17. The flat paneldisplay as in claim 1, wherein the slit is used for holding a boardbody.
 18. The flat panel display as in claim 16, wherein the first fixedstay further comprises a guide surface for guiding the board body intothe slit.
 19. The flat panel display as in claim 16, wherein the secondfixed stay further comprises a guide surface for guiding the board bodyinto the slit.
 20. The flat panel display as in claim 1, wherein theconnecting member further comprises a fastener for securing theconnecting member on a board.
 21. The flat panel display as in claim 1,wherein the support further comprises a telescopic portion for adjustingthe distance between the pivot member and the second fixed stay.
 22. Theflat panel display as in claim 21, wherein the telescopic portionconnects with the pivot member.
 23. The flat panel display as in claim1, wherein the support further comprises a sliding slot to allow thepivot member inserting into the sliding slot for sliding therein. 24.The flat panel display as in claim 1, wherein the support is located onone end of the second fixed stay distant from the connecting member. 25.The flat panel display as in claim 24, wherein the support is formed bydirectly extending from the second fixed stay.
 26. The flat paneldisplay as in claim 1, wherein the pivot member is a ball-jointstructure.